Iron Maidens was a glorious day of heavy metal and boundless energy... But the following day (or three), you might have felt like you were hit by a truck. How can that be? All you did were 9 lifts - seems like a lot less work than a long training session or a CrossFit class...

The Iron Maidens Open is all about strength, community, and support. But let's be real, we also get really excited about the great prizes from our generous sponsors. Here's a line up of some (but not all!) of our sponsors for Iron Maidens 2016...

Your opening attempt is key to a successful meet. This lift is about working out nerves, getting used to the judge’s calls, taking in the crowd, and, most importantly, getting a number on the board. The last thing you need to worry about is whether or not you have a chance of actually making the lift...

Charlotte thought she was all set to graduate from Apex Beauty School at 135th and Lenox in 1979 with a cosmetology license. She had completed her 1000 hours of study and taken all of her classes. She had paid for her tuition with Pell grants and a $2500 loan from the bank that Apex arranged for her...

For those of you new to competing in a weight class sport, you may be feeling an added level of anxiety. Even seasoned competitors get anxious about "making weight." It's complicated enough to try to eat right to support your hard training - and now you have to worry about the scale?

Throughout the months leading up to Iron Maidens, we will be sharing stories of some of the women who may be eligible to receive financial support through our Stay Strong Scholarship. We hope to shed light on the personal impact this Scholarship will make, and to inspire you in your fundraising efforts.